GL.iNet GL-MT300A: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The GL.iNet GL-MT300A runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the GL.iNet GL-MT300A, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x µUSB (power) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620A |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 1.0A via barrel plug |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the GL-MT300A
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the GL-MT300A
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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